Doral Central Park Aquatics Center Starting Block & Backstroke Flagpole Anchor Installation

The City of Doral is soliciting bids for installation of starting block anchors and backstroke flagpole anchors at the Doral Central Park Aquatics Center, with bids due September 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on August 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the facility location (3005 NW 92nd Ave, Doral, Florida 33172).

Bidders must hold a current and valid Florida Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor License or equivalent and must demonstrate successful completion of a minimum of three similar commercial aquatics facility projects within the past five years. This is a technical capability filter for competitive swimming equipment installation and pool bonding systems.

The scope encompasses installation of twenty-one starting block anchors and two backstroke flagpole anchors furnished by the City. Work includes concrete coring, anchor installation, bonding of all anchors to the existing equipotential bonding grid in accordance with National Electrical Code Article 680, pool deck restoration, testing, and all incidental labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to deliver a complete, operational, and code-compliant installation. The contractor must perform all work in accordance with manufacturer specifications, the Florida Building Code, Florida Department of Health regulations, and industry best practices while minimizing disruption to facility operations.

The contract term extends until project completion, estimated at one hundred eighty calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with no renewal options. The City reserves the right to award the contract to up to two vendors (primary and secondary) for each group of items, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who bids on all items.

The contractor must maintain commercial general liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate), business automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), and workers' compensation insurance (statutory Florida limits), with the City listed as additional insured. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all workmanship from final acceptance and is responsible for obtaining all required permits and protecting existing pool infrastructure. Questions are due September 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Public bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.